Summary

Dr. Akanksha Kumar is a family medicine physician who earned her medical degree from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. She completed her residency at UMDNJ and has been practicing for 13 years. Dr. Kumar is fluent in English and Spanish.

Dr. Kumar is affiliated with Methodist Dallas Medical Center and practices in multiple New Jersey locations, including Westfield, New Brunswick, and Berkeley Heights. She focuses on managing conditions such as high cholesterol and high blood pressure in patients of all ages. Dr. Kumar also provides important preventive services including depression screening and breast cancer screening. Patients consistently rate her care highly, giving her a perfect 5.0 rating.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 13 years of experience
  • 38 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Umdnj
  • 1 written review
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Akanksha Kumar has 3 locations

Dr. Akanksha Kumar

560 Springfield AveWestfield, NJ 07090
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital

1 Robert Wood Johnson PlNew Brunswick, NJ 08901

Summit Health Berkeley Heights Campus

1 Diamond Hill RdBerkeley Heights, NJ 07922
Mon9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Tue9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Wed9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Thu9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Fri9:30 am - 6:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Family MedicineFamily MedicineFamily MedicineFamily Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.7 
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13 Years of Experience 53 Years of Experience 28 Years of Experience 18 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Westfield , NJNew York , NYRoslyn Heights , NYForest Hills , NY
Med School: University Of Medicine And Dentistry Of New Jersey Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Med School: New York College of Podiatric Medicine Med School: Dr B R Ambedkar Medical College Med School: Yale University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Akanksha Kumar

  • AARP
  • AARP - Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - POS
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - HMO
  • AmeriHealth - PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Braven Health (Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey)
  • Cigna
  • Clover Health
  • EmblemHealth
  • EmblemHealth - HMO
  • EmblemHealth - PPO
  • Florida Blue: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
  • GEHA
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Horizon NJ Health
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • MagnaCare - PPO
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Meritain Health - PPO
  • Nippon Life Benefits - PPO
  • Optum Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Oscar Health Insurance - PPO
  • PreferredOne
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Akanksha Kumar has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Akanksha Kumar has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Contraception
  • Family Planning
  • Immunization
  • Influenza
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

13 Years Experience

Dr. Akanksha Kumar holds an active medical license in the state of New Jersey.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of New Jersey that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Umdnj.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Medicine And Dentistry Of New Jersey Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in 2013.

NPI Number

Dr. Kumar's NPI number is 1144663352.

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Dr. Akanksha Kumar's office is located at 560 Springfield Ave, Westfield, NJ, 07090.
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